Charlotte's High Tech Hot Bed

The airport, the interstate, the real estate, the networks - ingredients that make Charlotte one of the newest high tech hot spots.

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June 25, 2001, 1:00 PM PDT

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera

"Tech companies say the 28217 ZIP code has many of the major elements needed to attract technology firms: easy access to transportation, plenty of fiber-optic connections and the camaraderie of other technology firms. Its big drawback is a dearth of distinctive buildings and eating establishments, they say. This isn't Austin, Texas, or Manhattan's Silicon Alley. Communities looking to bring in more technology companies should look to 28217 for some pointers."

Thanks to Christian Peralta

FULL STORY: Surprising high-tech hot spot

Sunday, June 24, 2001 in The Charlotte Observer

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